The major will ground student learning with an understanding of human behavior as related to work. The structure of the major combines a broad liberal arts foundation, a comprehensive set of human resources core courses, and the choice of a specialization in either Administration or Training and Development.?

The foundation in psychology, sociology, communication, and critical thinking will assist students in applying research in the field to diverse populations and settings.?The B.S. in Human Resources Administration and Development program?is offered at Mercer's Douglas County and Henry County locations, and students are admitted five times per year in August, October, January, March, and May.

Choose from Two Specialized Concentrations:

• The?Administration?concentration includes workplace law, employee compensation and benefits, budgeting, ethics and technology management components.
• The?Training and Development?concentration includes adult learning, curriculum design, materials development, instructional delivery, electronic instruction and web design components.?

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates in Human Resource Administration will be equipped with exposure to the skills and competencies necessary to carry out essential human resources functions that can benefit both individuals and organizations. Potential workplaces for graduates include:

• Organizations wanting HR professionals who have strong competencies in administration
• Organizations with needs for talent development
• Private, state, and local agencies